Maryland: Urge Lawmakers to Pass Compromise Legislation for Dogs

Great news! The House of Delegates gave final approval to breed neutral dog bite liability legislation to address the consequences of the 2012 Court of Appeals ruling in Tracey v. Solesky. With passage of this legislation, lawmakers overwhelmingly agreed that public safety is best served by holding dog owners equally liable if their dog injures someone, regardless of the dog's breed. Click here to read more.

The Humane Society of the United States: Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty

The Humane Society of the United States is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Humane Society of the United States are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS’s tax identification number is 53-0225390.